<p>The Indian Navy Monday inducted three indigenously-built advanced light helicopters ALH MK III that would be used for maritime reconnaissance and coastal security.</p>.<p>The three helicopters, made by the Centre-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, were inducted at the Indian Naval Station (INS) Dega, Eastern Naval Command (ENC), in Visakhapatnam, an official statement said.</p>.<p>"With the induction of these maritime reconnaissance and coastal Security (MRCS) helicopters, the ENC got a major boost towards enhancing the capabilities of the force," the Navy's statement mentioned.</p>.<p>ALH MK III helicopters feature an array of systems previously seen only on heavier, multi-role helicopters of the Indian Navy, it noted.</p>.<p>"These helicopters are fitted with modern surveillance radar and electro-optical equipment, which enable them to undertake the role of maritime reconnaissance in addition to providing long-range search and rescue, both by day and night," it mentioned.</p>.<p>In addition to special operations capabilities, ALH MK III is also fitted with a heavy machine gun to undertake constabulary missions, it said.</p>.<p>A removable medical intensive care unit (ICU) is also fitted on ALH MK III helicopters to airlift critically ill patients, it noted.</p>.<p>"The helicopter also has a host of advanced avionics, making it truly an all-weather aircraft," it stated.</p>.<p>The first unit of three ALH MK III helicopters were inducted in the Indian Navy on April 19.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>The Indian Navy Monday inducted three indigenously-built advanced light helicopters ALH MK III that would be used for maritime reconnaissance and coastal security.</p>.<p>The three helicopters, made by the Centre-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, were inducted at the Indian Naval Station (INS) Dega, Eastern Naval Command (ENC), in Visakhapatnam, an official statement said.</p>.<p>"With the induction of these maritime reconnaissance and coastal Security (MRCS) helicopters, the ENC got a major boost towards enhancing the capabilities of the force," the Navy's statement mentioned.</p>.<p>ALH MK III helicopters feature an array of systems previously seen only on heavier, multi-role helicopters of the Indian Navy, it noted.</p>.<p>"These helicopters are fitted with modern surveillance radar and electro-optical equipment, which enable them to undertake the role of maritime reconnaissance in addition to providing long-range search and rescue, both by day and night," it mentioned.</p>.<p>In addition to special operations capabilities, ALH MK III is also fitted with a heavy machine gun to undertake constabulary missions, it said.</p>.<p>A removable medical intensive care unit (ICU) is also fitted on ALH MK III helicopters to airlift critically ill patients, it noted.</p>.<p>"The helicopter also has a host of advanced avionics, making it truly an all-weather aircraft," it stated.</p>.<p>The first unit of three ALH MK III helicopters were inducted in the Indian Navy on April 19.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH latest videos:</strong></p>